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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.60, 498.92 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.60, 498.92 and 89.16 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.60 : 498.92 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.60/498.92 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.60x = 498.92 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.60x = 44,483.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,483.71/332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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